2015 Ford Fusion Steering Problems
NHTSA received 163 steering complaints for the 2015 Ford Fusion, 16% of all complaints for the year, tied to two crashes and one injury. Three related steering recalls exist, covering the steering gear motor bolts and a separate steering wheel bolt issue.
- Steering complaints
- 163
- 16% of 993
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 64,950 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Steering wheel detaches or the steering column separates while driving, sometimes at low speed.
- Power steering suddenly cuts out or seizes, often followed by a dashboard warning for power steering and traction control.
- Steering wheel becomes stiff or hard to turn without warning, in one case leading to a collision.
- Lane-keeping assist jerks the wheel hard to one side while the vehicle is traveling straight, causing the driver to overcorrect.
- Owners report being unaware of open steering recalls, including cases where dealers said parts were not available for repair.
When 2015 Ford Fusion steering complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 29, 2015, latest Aug 20, 2026.
Steering recalls for the 2015 Ford Fusion
- NHTSA 19V632000Aug 29, 2019Steering116,160 vehicles
Steering:electric power assist system
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
Risk: If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist, requiring a greater steering effort, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear motor bolts and apply a wax sealer. If any of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S26.
- NHTSA 18V167000Mar 12, 2018Steering1,301,986 vehicles
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving.
Risk: A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt with a longer bolt, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S08.
- NHTSA 15V250000Apr 28, 2015Steering487,301 vehicles
Steering:electric power assist system
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to March 20, 2015, and 2015 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured February 26, 2015, to February 28, 2015, and originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, snow or water containing road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
Risk: If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist. Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply sealer and replace the steering gear motor bolts as required. If one or more of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S14.
Steering complaints by Fusion model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many steering complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Ford Fusion?
- NHTSA lists 163 steering complaints for the 2015 Ford Fusion, which is 16% of the 993 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a steering recall for the 2015 Ford Fusion?
- Yes. NHTSA lists three related steering recalls: campaign 15V250000 for the steering gear motor bolts, 18V167000 for a steering wheel bolt that could loosen, and 19V632000, a follow-up covering the steering gear motor bolts and sealer.
- Did the steering problems cause any crashes?
- NHTSA data tied to this steering complaint set for the 2015 Fusion shows 2 crashes and 1 injury.
- At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2015 Ford Fusion is 64,950 miles, though several sample complaints describe failures at much lower mileage.
- How does the 2015 Fusion compare to other model years for steering complaints?
- The 2015 Fusion's steering complaints make up 16% of its total complaints, lower than the 2011 (51%) and 2012 (59%) model years but higher than the 2018 (4%) and 2019 (2%) model years.